[GH-ISSUE #1127] [Bug]: Load cell recommended on Sparkfun only has 1 screw post but provided models show two #807

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opened 2026-05-06 12:33:04 +02:00 by BreizhHardware · 5 comments

Originally created by @Subrosian on GitHub (Apr 25, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/maziggy/bambuddy/issues/1127

Originally assigned to: @maziggy on GitHub.

Component

SpoolBuddy

Bug Description

I ordered the linked load cell from Sparkfun and I've noticed that your models has two options, a 10mm and a 15mm dual screw design. I'm guessing the load cell changed and there hasn't been a model released for a single screw yet?

https://www.sparkfun.com/load-cell-5kg-straight-bar-tal220b.html

Expected Behavior

A model that supports one screw

Steps to Reproduce

N/A

Printer Model

H2C

Bambuddy Version

N/A

SpoolBuddy Version

No response

Printer Firmware Version

No response

Installation Method

Manual (git clone)

Operating System

Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)

Relevant Logs / Support Package

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Screenshots

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Additional Context

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Checklist

  • I have searched existing issues to ensure this bug hasn't already been reported
  • I am using the latest version of Bambuddy
  • My printer is set to LAN Only mode
  • My printer has Developer Mode enabled
Originally created by @Subrosian on GitHub (Apr 25, 2026). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/maziggy/bambuddy/issues/1127 Originally assigned to: @maziggy on GitHub. ### Component SpoolBuddy ### Bug Description I ordered the linked load cell from Sparkfun and I've noticed that your models has two options, a 10mm and a 15mm dual screw design. I'm guessing the load cell changed and there hasn't been a model released for a single screw yet? https://www.sparkfun.com/load-cell-5kg-straight-bar-tal220b.html ### Expected Behavior A model that supports one screw ### Steps to Reproduce N/A ### Printer Model H2C ### Bambuddy Version N/A ### SpoolBuddy Version _No response_ ### Printer Firmware Version _No response_ ### Installation Method Manual (git clone) ### Operating System Linux (Ubuntu/Debian) ### Relevant Logs / Support Package _No response_ ### Screenshots _No response_ ### Additional Context _No response_ ### Checklist - [x] I have searched existing issues to ensure this bug hasn't already been reported - [x] I am using the latest version of Bambuddy - [x] My printer is set to LAN Only mode - [x] My printer has Developer Mode enabled
BreizhHardware 2026-05-06 12:33:04 +02:00
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@maziggy commented on GitHub (Apr 25, 2026):

Never saw a load cell with a single screw. Show me a pic please.

<!-- gh-comment-id:4320246236 --> @maziggy commented on GitHub (Apr 25, 2026): Never saw a load cell with a single screw. Show me a pic please.
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@Subrosian commented on GitHub (Apr 25, 2026):

Image

On your wiki page when you click Sparkfun, this is the device that comes up for the US.

https://www.sparkfun.com/load-cell-5kg-straight-bar-tal220b.html

<!-- gh-comment-id:4320450151 --> @Subrosian commented on GitHub (Apr 25, 2026): <img width="700" height="700" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/95b80faf-aff1-46b4-8949-8118a2ef7c9e" /> On your wiki page when you click Sparkfun, this is the device that comes up for the US. https://www.sparkfun.com/load-cell-5kg-straight-bar-tal220b.html
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@VID-PRO commented on GitHub (Apr 25, 2026):

the same with the link to Phidgets
all other links are ok

<!-- gh-comment-id:4320753263 --> @VID-PRO commented on GitHub (Apr 25, 2026): the same with the link to [Phidgets](https://www.phidgets.com/?prodid=224) all other links are ok
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@VID-PRO commented on GitHub (Apr 28, 2026):

this would be the right link for Phisgets:

https://www.phidgets.com/?prodid=1193

sparkfun has no 5kg with 2 screw holes

<!-- gh-comment-id:4338312099 --> @VID-PRO commented on GitHub (Apr 28, 2026): this would be the right link for Phisgets: https://www.phidgets.com/?prodid=1193 sparkfun has no 5kg with 2 screw holes
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@maziggy commented on GitHub (Apr 29, 2026):

Wiki fixed.

<!-- gh-comment-id:4341296419 --> @maziggy commented on GitHub (Apr 29, 2026): Wiki fixed.
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